Mary Snow is our first guest in "Why I Love Coral Gables" podcast, enter "My City Beautiful" photo contest and more!

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October 2, 2019

From City Hall

Guest Mary Snow Chats on "Why I Love Coral Gables"

Take a listen to our first podcast on “Why I Love Coral Gables.” Our guest is Coral Gables Community Foundation Executive Director Mary Snow. She shares her thoughts on how her work has made a difference in the lives of many students from our community. You too can share your story and participate in our upcoming podcasts.

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Enter "My City Beautiful" Photo Contest

In celebration of Florida City Government Week – taking place October 21-27 – the City of Coral Gables will be hosting the second annual “My City Beautiful” Photo Contest to showcase the best our city has to offer. We invite you to post on social media – Facebook, Twitter or Instagram – your favorite and most memorable locations in Coral Gables using the hashtags #PartofGables and #FLCityWeek . The creator of the best photo will receive four admission tickets to the Venetian Pool. Post your photos until Sunday, October 27.

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Enter the City of Coral Gables 2nd Annual Photo Contest.

Senior Art Show on Display

Come admire the talents of our local seniors as they showcase their original art pieces in four different mediums. Join us for this year’s Dr. William Schiff Art Show, on Friday, October 11 , from 6-8 p.m. at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Avenue. The event is sponsored by Coral Gables Hospital.

It's Time for Adventure Day for All

Don’t miss Adventure Day for All, on Sunday, October 13 , 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall. This event for the entire family features a resource fair, challenges, crafts, water activities, live entertainment, and more. Food trucks will also be on site. This free event celebrates Disability Awareness Month.

There are approximately 90 pet waste stations located throughout the City of Coral Gables. Doo the right thing and help place poo in its place.

Around Town

Enter to Win Scarecrow Competition

Students, families and the general public can participate in a fun Scarecrow Competition which will take place as part of the Halloween Hoedown’s festivities, to be held on Sunday, October 27 at the historic Coral Gables Merrick House, 907 Coral Way. Bring your original funny, scary, or wacky creations and put them on display at the event for the public to judge. Scarecrow competition entry fee is $50 with proceeds to benefit ongoing projects of the Merrick House. Entry forms are due by October 23. Register now to participate.

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View Design Concept for CG Library

On Thursday, October 10, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Miami-Dade Public Library System will be presenting the updated design concept for the interior improvement project at the Coral Gables Branch Library. The public is invited to attend. The library is located at 3443 Segovia Street. For questions or comments, send an email to communityforum@mdpls.org .

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Free Concert for Coral Gables Residents

The University of Miami is offering a limited number of free tickets for Coral Gables residents to the Frost Music Live! - The Music of Melinda Wagner: Ensemble Ibis. The concert will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 7:30 p.m. at the UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive. Gables residents may receive up to four free tickets using promo code CGRES20 . Note: The promo code is valid online only.

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The Music of Johnny Cash at Miracle Theatre

If you love the music of Johnny Cash, this is the play for you. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is presenting its newest act, Ring of Fire, opening on October 30 and playing through December 8. The show is performed by five incredible actor/singer musicians, playing 20 different instruments featuring the music of this great American singer-songwriter.